Parashat Nitzavim: Not in the Heavens
This class explores the meaning and importance of the proclamation in this week’s parsha that the Torah is “not in the heavens.” It seems like an obvious statement, so why does the Torah elaborate so emphatically about this point? We will show that even though the giving of the Torah at Sinai established the Torah […]
Parashat Ki Tavo: Walking in G-d’s Ways
Parshat Ki Tavo contains the verse “And you shall walk in His ways”, which we will learn is the basis for the mitzvah of emulating G-d. In this lesson we will see how following it will create a positive transformation in our approach to life. We will gain a deeper understanding of the power of […]
Parashat Ki Teitzei: You are What you Wear
Of all our laws and customs, one of the least known is the Torah law that forbids the wearing of shatnez, which generally speaking is any garment containing both wool and linen. We will learn about this Biblical prohibition and see how the laws against shatnez teach us a unique spiritual lesson.
Parashat Vaetchanan: The Spiritual Power of Oaths and Vows
The third of the Ten Commandments is the prohibition against taking HaShem’s name in vain. The Oral Law teaches us that this commandment goes far beyond the improper use of HaShem’s name, and includes the Torah prohibition against swearing falsely in general. In this lesson we will explore the practical importance and inner meaning of […]
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The final book of the Torah is the book of Devarim, also known as Mishneh Torah - the review of the Torah. It ultimately bridges the seemingly unbridgeable gap between the spiritual and the physical. While the previous four books are ascribed to G-d alone, the authorship of Devarim is attributed to Moshe. Yet a […]
Parashat Matot: Our Mysterious Strength as a People
The name of this parshah - Matot, meaning tribes - is also related to the Hebrew word mateh, or staff, which symbolizes lasting strength. Matot is always read during the ‘three weeks’ prior to Tisha B’Av, the date of the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash, and many of the themes in the parshah and its […]
Parashat Pinchas: This Law is Not the Law
Is it ever permissible to intentionally violate the laws of the Torah for what we believe is the greater good? If so, who has the right to do so, and when? In this class, we will focus on how Pinchas, in a moment of zealousness, took it upon himself to be judge, jury and executioner, […]
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